at two eastern, secretary clinton testifies before the house foreign affairs committee. you can see it live also on c- span three. >> c-span, created by america's cable companies in 1979, brought to you as a public service by your television provider. >> the house will vote on a bill wednesday to extend the debt limit until mid-may, allowing the government to continue borrowing. the house rules committee met tuesday to discuss plans to pass a budget by april 15 or have their salaries withheld. this meeting is one hour, 20 minutes. >> this meeting will now come to order. i want to welcome our four witnesses that are here. it is always a fun thing to see a star of the show. welcome to the rules committee. we are delighted you're here today. i noticed the former chairman is here. we welcome the testimony. the head of the house of it ministration committee, i am delighted that you are here. as always, the rules committee is delighted that you have taken time and are excited about your presence today. we prepare for a vote tomorrow in the congress. as always without objection